10 Restaurants In Montana That Are Hard To Get In But Totally Worth It

No one wants to wait too long for a table at a restaurant, especially in a place like Montana where people prefer to be away from the crowds. That being said, some of our more popular tourist areas definitely have some restaurants where you’ll wait to be seated. If you can make a reservation at these places, you’ll be seated faster—but either way, they’re worth the wait.

1. Land of Magic Dinner Club, 11060 Front St, Logan

The dining room of this popular steakhouse is almost always packed at dinnertime. If it's a special occasion or you have a large group, you should make a reservation in advance.

2. Blackbird Kitchen, 140 E Main St., Bozeman

It's rare to see empty tables in this Bozeman bistro... probably because the food is outstanding and the ambiance is both rustic and modern.

3. Casagranda’s Steakhouse, 801 Utah Ave., Butte

If you're craving food from Casagranda’s, come early or make sure you have a reservation. It's one of Butte's busiest restaurants.

4. Harper & Madison, 3115 10th Ave N., Billings

It can be tough to find an open table during peak hours at this charming neighborhood cafe. But even if you have to get your food to-go, it's worth stopping in.

5. Sir Scott’s Oasis, 204 W. Main St., Manhattan

Unfortunately, Sir Scott's Oasis has permanently closed.Sir Scott's Oasis is probably Montana's most famous steakhouse. Needless to say, it gets crowded at dinner times and flat out packed on weekends. Plan accordingly, because it's definitely worth the wait.

6. Whitefish Lake Restaurant, 1200 Hwy 93 N., Whitefish

This restaurant stays packed during peak tourist season (which is both summer and winter in Whitefish). The good news is, their food tastes just as delicious when it's enjoyed at the bar.

7. Paul’s Pancake Parlor, 2305 Brooks St. Missoula

If you go to Paul's Pancake Parlor for a meal, you can expect a lengthy wait, especially on weekends. That's what happens when you're one of the best breakfast joints in town.

8. Stockyard Cafe, 1018 E Griffin Dr., Bozeman

The Stockyard Cafe is a converted barn that's open seasonally, and people line up to taste the old-fashioned farm fresh country breakfasts served there.

9. Cafe Madriz, 311 N Canyon St., West Yellowstone

Not only is this place incredibly popular, but it’s only open from May-September, so everyone who needs their fix of the food only has a few opportunities to go.

10. Andiamo, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd., Big Sky

Arrive early if you want to be seated right away at this popular Big Sky bistro.

These restaurants are all extremely popular, but you may not know it by looking at them from the outside. Some of Montana's best restaurants can be found in hole in the wall buildings.